Overview: The Onyxx™ BH311 Data Pump provides BACnet to Haystack network communication and data exchange. The Onyxx BH311 Data Pump is part of Lynxspring E2E, an edge-to-enterprise ecosystem for the Internet of Things, that enables collaboration between smart systems, smart devices, intelligent equipment and Cloud services. The Helixx™ Framework embedded in the Onyxx BH311 handles the BACnet to Haystack protocol translation, translating BACnet points to manageable Haystack points. Acting as a BACnet client device, the Onyxx BH311 manages all BACnet/IP, BACnet/Ethernet or BACnet MSTP devices connected to it. With the Helixx Framework onboard, third-party software is not required to access and configure the Onyxx BH311. An operator simply connects to the Onyxx BH311 utilizing a standard Internet browser. The user is presented with all of the configuration screens, documentation, device settings, help, and software tools needed to complete a successful project

LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI (PRWEB) DECEMBER 07, 2016 Lynxspring, Inc. (http://www.lynxspring.com), a premier developer and provider of open, IP-control solutions for building automation, energy management, cyber protection, and device-to-enterprise integration today announced they will hold their second biennial Lynxspring Exchange Conference on October 1 – 3, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The Lynxspring Exchange Conference brings together Lynxspring’s ecosystem and community of business partners, integrators, contractors, OEMs, technology partners, industry professionals and practitioners to exchange, collaborate, network and learn about today’s operating systems and solutions for operating facilities smarter, safer, securely, more efficiently, and at peak performance levels and the latest in advanced smart-device applications. It is an opportunity to Connect, Converse, Exchange, and Interact with individuals delivering and deploying technology and solutions that are changing how buildings and facilities are managed and operate.

The conference includes sessions about operating systems and solutions running and managing facilities smarter, safer, securely, more efficiently and at peak performance levels and workshops to help advance Lynxspring’s ecosystem and partners achieve more with their businesses through technology and value.

“This conference is important as advances in technology and the changes in how facilities operate continue to play a key role in how we interact, collaborate, manage, secure and smarten up our buildings,” said Marc Petock, Vice President Marketing, Lynxspring. “The Lynxspring Exchange Conference provides an excellent venue to keep up on the latest technology and the business of operating our buildings better and offers a strong foundation for doing that.”

More information about the 2017 Lynxspring Exchange Conference is available at http://www.lynxspringexchange.com.

About Lynxspring, Inc.: Lynxspring is changing the way devices, systems, and people communicate and collaborate across enterprises. Embracing open, interoperable IP-based software and hardware platforms, we design, manufacture and distribute JENEsys®, JENEsys® Edge™ (Powered by the Niagara Framework®), Onyxx® and Helixx™ automation and cyber security technology, and edge-to-enterprise solutions for Building Automation, Energy Management, Cyber Protection, Equipment Control and other Specialty applications. Our technologies simplify the automation and information architecture across the enterprise and significantly lowers cost and enables users to go further to manage and operate their facilities and equipment smarter, safer, securely, more efficiently, and at peak performance levels. For more information about Lynxspring, visit http://www.lynxspring.com.

The next “30 Minutes with Lynxspring,” our monthly webinar series featuring Lynxspring subject-matter experts and special guests, continues Wednesday, November 30th at 12:00 PM CST.

In this monthly edition, we will provide a sneak peek into the soon-to-be-released JENEsys® Edge™ 534 and the Onyxx® XM 34-IO – the latest additions to our E2E (Edge-to-Enterprise) initiative.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 534 is part of a new generation of controllers using the Niagara Framework® with Lynxspring’s Onyxx® platform. The JENEsys® Edge™ 534 combines a controller, gateway with 34-IO and web server duties into a single device and takes Niagara to the edge with real-time control. Designed to provide maximum performance at minimum cost, the JENEsys® Edge™ 534 brings edge connectivity, data access, powerful processing and control to today’s small- to mid-sized facilities, plant control, and machine-to-machine and IoT applications. Also built on the Onyxx® platform, the Onyxx® XM 34-IO is part of our E2E portfolio of hardware and expands the capabilities of the JENEsys® Edge™ 100, the JENEsys® Edge™ 534 and even the JACE 8000 – yes the JACE 8000.

Lynxspring’s Cyber Security expert, Marc Petock reminds us that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cyber security.

From Marc Petock: We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches all aspects of our business and personal life. From a business perspective, the negative consequences that cyber incidents can cause are disruptive and potentially catastrophic. The value of taking additional measures and procedures to increase the cyber security posture of your systems, far outweigh the risk of not making them secure.

Here are a few questions to ask yourself this month:

Who has a specific plan in place in case of a cyber instance?
Are discussions around cyber security regular within your organization?
Are you secure?
How do you know you were not compromised today?
How would you know?
What would you do about it if you were?
What is your organization’s sensitive data, and where is it?
Are you prepared to face a threat(s)?
Do you have a cyber security statement for your organization?
How about the companies in your supply chain, are they secure?
When was the last time you did an audit of your building systems to find our “what’s in your closet? Do you know how and what your smart building devices are connected to?
For your future BAS projects—new, upgrades, change outs, and is cyber security addressed? Is it part of the discussion and project?
Is the technology you purchase patchable?
Do you have a patch management process and procedure?
Who and what is involved?
When a vulnerability is discovered, have you made it clear to your providers what you expect?
When it comes to a discovered vulnerability, what is the manufacture’s responsibility? What do you expect of them?
Is cyber security a board room discussion at your organization?

Cyber security can no longer be thought of as a “nice to have”. The operational, financial and reputational impact to a business is tremendous. Security must be considered a fundamental requirement. Take this month to get engaged or get re-engaged with good cyber security practices.

Cool New Product

Lynxspring announce’s the availability of the JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller with a Universal Input Option.

Lynxspring Edge Controllers available at stromquist.com

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 is our new generation of controllers combining Lynxspring’s Onyxx® platform with the Niagara Framework® and its programming tools and the Fox Protocol to facilitate communication between Niagara stations and software for control and analytics managed at the edge.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 with the Universal Input Option provides 2 additional inputs and is available for both the JENE-EG100-SSA (250 points, 5 device limit) and the JENE-EG100-SSA-ULD (250 points, no device limit) and supports any of the following:

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 with the Universal Input Option is available immediately through distributors like Stromquist & Company , DMS controls, or your local Lynxspring system integrator.

Part Numbers and Product Descriptions

Part Number JENE-EG100-SSA-UNI
Name JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller (SSA with 250 Points and 5 Devices) with Universal Input Points
Description Simple Site Application (SSA) JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller with Micro IO that includes two (2) universal inputs for thermistor, resistive, voltage or current sensing. The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 continues to include, 512MB RAM, 4GB Flash, one 10/100 Mb Ethernet port, one optically isolated RS-485 serial port, Mini-B USB connector. Standard features include Niagara station with 250 point and 5 device limit. Standard drivers include Niagara Network (Fox), BACnet, Modbus, Web and Obix. The JENE-EG100 is designed with a real-time-clock and DIN rail mounting. Includes Niagara release 3.8.111 or higher. Power supply and battery are included.
Part Number JENE-EG100-SSA-ULD-UNI
Name JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller (SSA with 250 Points and No Device Restriction) with Universal Input Points
Description Simple Site Application (SSA) JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller with Micro IO that includes two (2) universal inputs for thermistor, resistive, voltage or current sensing. The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 continues to include, 512MB RAM, 4GB Flash, one 10/100 Mb Ethernet port, one optically isolated RS-485 serial port, Mini-B USB connector. Standard features include Niagara station with 250 point and no device restriction. Standard drivers include Niagara Network (Fox), BACnet, Modbus, Web and Obix. The JENE-EG100 is designed with a real-time-clock and DIN rail mounting. Includes Niagara release 3.8.111 or higher. Power supply and battery are included.

Release 1.0 adds additional features, performance improvements, and UI enhancements for greater ease-of-use. Lynxspring is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Release 1.0 of the Onyxx® BACnet® to Haystack Data Pump. With this new release, we have improved the performance and incorporated new features and functions as requested by our fast-growing customer base.

Release 1.0 includes an improved user interface: faster discovery and selection process for large numbers of devices and point optimization, and improved performance that allows for a larger numbers of devices and points. In addition, we have added supplementary support for Haystack-supported measurement units and enhanced the robustness of the “pumping performance” allowing for higher point counts.

By using one of the industry’s preferred protocols, the Onyxx® BACnet® to Haystack Data Pump helps to overcome the data organization challenge and easily enables the use of common naming conventions and tagging for building operational and energy data. BACnet® to Haystack protocol translation enables BACnet® points to be translated to manageable Haystack points.

Streamlining the interchange of data from BACnet® devices and building systems, the Onyxx® BACnet® to Haystack Data Pump provides network communication and data exchange. Acting as a BACnet® client device, the Onyxx® Data Pump manages all BACnet/BACnet/IP/Ethernet or BACnet MS/TP devices connected to it.

Key features of the Onyxx® BACnet to Haystack Data Pump include:

Converts any BACne®t device to a virtual Haystack device object
Compatible with all Haystack servers
Haystack output is client/server based with mass data storage onboard
Pushes data and protects data integrity
Operator simply connects to the Onyxx® Data Pump utilizing a standard browser
User is presented with all of the configuration screens, documentation, device settings, help and software tools needed to complete a successful project

Dear Lynxspring Business Partner: We are pleased to announce the release and availability of our new JENEsys® Edge™ 100 Controller (JENE-EG100). Purpose-built, this Niagara-based controller is the first of its kind.

Delivering the Reliability of Niagara to the Edge! JENEsys® Edge™ products are a new generation of controllers combining the Niagara Framework® with Lynxspring’s Onyxx® platform. The JENEsys® Edge™ combines a controller, gateway and web server duties all into a single device—taking Niagara to the edge with real-time control.

Designed to provide maximum performance at minimum cost, the JENEsys® Edge™ 100 brings edge connectivity, data access, powerful processing and control to today’s small to mid-sized facilities, plant control, and machine-to-machine and IoT applications.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 connects, integrates and correlates facility equipment, systems and IoT devices. It enables facility managers and operators to use a known UI (ProBuilder/ Workbench) to achieve operational efficiencies between multiple systems/devices supporting facility management functions, equipment control and business applications.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 connects, controls and manages devices and equipment by utilizing the advanced capabilities of open source hardware together in a secured environment from device-to-Cloud, device-to-device and to the edge.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 fills a significant gap for performance and budgetary goals by providing the tools and access to data needed for managing today’s small and mid-sized facilities. Furthermore, the JENEsys® Edge™ 100 reduces engineering time and installation costs by combining Niagara with a proven edge hardware platform.

The JENEsys® Edge™ 100 is a great extension to our Edge-to-Enterprise portfolio and provides a way to incorporate edge intelligence with the latest technology without a large investment.

Contact your Lynxspring Business Development Manager or send an email to sales@lynxspring.com for more information.

Variable Frequency Drives play a critical role in the efficiency and performance of a building. They help increase system reliability, maximize equipment lifetime value, contribute to saving energy, lower maintenance costs and add to overall smoother operations.

Margaret Shaw, HVAC Strategic Accounts/OEM Manager at Franklin Control Systems will provide a birds-eye view of the Lynxspring/Franklin Control Systems variable frequency drives. She’ll cover drives basics; what is a drive and what is it doing. From there she will discuss the difference between starters and VFDs and when to use one or the other based on your application. Finally she will review the different drive packages and what each entails, and how to make sure your bases are covered when selecting your product.

Please join us for this next “30 Minutes with Lynxspring”. We do have a need to divert from our regularly scheduled time for this month.

Our Friends at Lynxspring have a very special training session on lighting control.

Lighting has been around for decades, but the latest lighting control advancements has only just begun to gain traction. Now, lighting is becoming a platform for other applications. Its creating an opportunity to provide services to the people in buildings that we couldnt even dream of years ago. These new services are going to make building space more valuable, and ideally make the space more effective.

Lighting Control is becoming another beach head of the next generation of buildings. Building operators and facility managers have been doing largely the same thing for years, which is providing standard lighting services. However today, were shifting from a time when lighting was ubiquitous and always on, to lighting control that is ubiquitous and tailored to specific needs.

Building operators and facility directors are looking for ways to improve building performance, reduce energy consumption, and shrink their structures environmental footprint. Lighting control plays a significant role in delivering this.

Join us and Douglas Lighting on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM CDT for a highly informative Webinar on Lighting Control. You’ll learn the essential benefits and value of lighting controls to make the business case to help you in selling building owners and operators.

Working as a roving reporter for the RealComm Conference Live team, I track down Marc Petock from Lynxspring and get the 411 on their cool new Edge devices. Smart Buildings get even smarter when information can be gathered and processed at the edge with products like the Lynxspring Onyxx. Onyxx™ is an embedded edge platform consisting of a family of modular, open, hardware, bridges and gateways supporting multiple devices across key market segments, edge to enterprise and Cloud applications. Designed for use in operational and IoT, you can easily implement device data collection, exchange and management capabilities, API management, a rules engine, event notification and data storage within a secured environment.